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Topic: How old should you be to run a Marathon

Reply: From: Date:	Why I wanted to Rebekah 6/5/04 3:56:29 PM ET
I already asked my doctor and she said it would be fine as long as I trained for it (I don't know how I would get threw it if I didn't train for it). My dad is a runner (He ran in the Boston when I was a little girl) but when I asked him to help me train for a Marathon, he said no. He does not think I have what it takes to finish one so it would be a waist of time for him. The other reason I want to run a Marathon is because I like to run and a Marathon is like the ultimate challenge. I think it would push me to become a better runner and a better person. I will think about what you guys have said though. I do think I should wait until I'm 18-19 to run my first Marathon. By then, I will be a senior in High School or a freshman in College. Thanks again. Post a reply on the Bulletin Board
Message thread: How old should you be to run a Marathon - [RunnerGirl1998 5/30/04 4:44:30 AM ET] Wait until college - [Ed G 5/31/04 7:15:56 AM ET] A long way off. - [Rebekah 6/1/04 3:59:18 AM ET] distance running demands.... - [Ed G 6/1/04 7:46:35 AM ET] May not be too young - [Leif 6/1/04 9:17:10 AM ET] wait a few years - [Emily 6/1/04 8:32:07 PM ET] Right - [Zeke 6/2/04 12:45:31 PM ET] Why I wanted to - [Rebekah 6/5/04 3:56:29 PM ET] old enough to drink... - [Susan 6/5/04 6:57:42 PM ET]

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